INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Permanent settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis?

1. Zamindars and revenue collectors were made owners of the lands in their zamindaris.

2. The ownership of land was made herediatry and transferable.

3. The land revenue to be paid by the peasants to zamindars was fixed.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The zamindars and revenue collectors were converted into landlords. They were not only to act as agents of the govenment in collecting land revenue from ryot but also became the owners of entire lands in theire zamindaris

Statement 2 is correct. Their right of ownership was made herediatry and transferable.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The land revenue to be paid by the peasants to zamindars was not fixed. The zamindars were to give 10/11th of the rental they derived from the peasentry to the state, keeping only 1/11th for themselves. But the sums to be paid by them to the state as land revenue were fixed in perpetuity.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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